The Passion

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (NIV)

Gal. 6:9 -Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV)

As we prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday, and the resurrection of Christ, Easter, I wanted to pause a moment and consider the journey. We hear about individual events that occur from riding on the donkey to the beating to the grave, and sometimes there are combination of these preached. However, it is the entire journey, the amalgamation of all those moments that bring resurrection significance for us; not discounting any event of it impact. I was speaking to a friend about this, and how this is important. I am not saying preaching about individual aspects is wrong, or we shouldn’t. I am just saying, we would do well to pause, and take into consideration the journey because the pain, the betrayal, the being spiritually alone, taking the beating only he could have endure, and being mock by others teaches us lessons we would do well to remember in our 21^st Century mindset. We were grant grace and mercy instead of justice, a clarion sacrificial offering of blood, body, and soul for our transgressions. It tells the story many gospel singers sing about - even when it does not look or feel good, we must remember to keep trusting and obeying because it is never just about us, and it is for our good. Because when you know, that you know, that you know, you know this is the path God put me on; at such a time as this; you are able stay the course.

The passion of the Christ echoes through ages the butterfly effect is in full effect with this happening, reverberating call resonates, paradigm shift of truth makes straight, transfiguration of spirituality quiets in storms, and the benchmark is the cornerstone to build upon. Resulting in plethora of illustrative wealth base information to guide every generation that goes beyond the popular person we attach ourselves to for the moment. So we will submit to the reign, realm, the rule of God, while accepting Him as the prophet, priest, and King in our life. The decision to do so, not only changes the person but all connected we will never know. See, whether we intend to or not, we create legacy and longevity with our actions, words, and connections. Don’t believe me, go back and re-examine the Passion of Christ